Louis L. Biro Law Library

FAQs Regarding Interlibrary Loans

The interlibrary loan program (ILL) allows eligible patrons to borrow materials from libraries around the world. The prompt return of books ensures that we remain in good standing with our fellow libraries.

Requests for John Marshall Law Review, JITPL, and RIPL, must be submitted via the journal's respective ILL requestor. Please consult your journal editor to determine this contact. Note: All journal requests MUST go through Philip Johnson by e-mail or at 312.427.2737 x551.

When your ILL item has arrived, you will receive an email indicating that is available for pick-up at the JMLS library circulation desk. Photocopies of articles are yours to keep. Some articles will be emailed to you directly.

Due dates will be clearly indicated on each ILL item. Renewals are determined by the respective lending library. Be sure to request renewals well in advance of the due date. Any late fees or
replacement charges are the responsibility of the individual borrower.

Eligible patrons may request an item directly from WorldCat. Upon locating the appropriate record, simply click the "Borrow this item from another library" link and complete all relevant fields. Note: JMLS journal editors must still follow the guidelines as explained under question 2 above.

Materials available at CLAS libraries (Chicago-Kent, DePaul, Loyola, Northwestern, and University of Chicago law libraries) may be viewed by eligible patrons on the library’s premises. If you want to borrow a given item, you must request it via the ILL process.